THIS PILOT PROJECT IS INTENDED TO
ASSESS THE EFFECT OF TELEPHONE VERIFICATIONS ON THE INTEGRITY OF
THE QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS, TO ASSE THE EFFECT OF USING
COMPUTER-ASSISTED TELEPHONE TECHNOLOGY ON THE PROCESS, ASSESS COST
SAVINGS DUE TO THE METHOD, AND HELP THE DEPARTMEN DECIDE HOW BEST
TO USE THE TELEPHONE IN THE QC INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.